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Get Vaccinated Even If You Had COVID-19

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19, the CDC reports. No currently available test can reliably determine if you are protected after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Get vaccinated! Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from infection with the[Read More…]

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Latin Dragon Nation Member Sentenced to 420 Months In Prison

Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Justin Anaya, 21, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity as a member of the Latin Dragon Nation street gang, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Anaya was sentenced[Read More…]

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Tom Mick Reports: Village Stickers on Sale, Farewell to Long-Time IT Director

In Addition to Village Stickers, Manager Mick Reports on Baseball Registration, the Upcoming Beaux Arts Ball, and More Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave the following reports during Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. This board meeting was in person and live. Look for this article every time[Read More…]

Women's History Month

Cook County 25th Annual Unsung Heroine Awards Announced

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In honor of Women’s History Month, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues in honoring 17 women for their contributions to their communities in the 25th Annual Unsung Heroine Awards. “We are pleased to recognize and acknowledge this year’s Unsung Heroines,”[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)

Maternal Health Bill, Funding for 10 Community Project Requests Included in 2022 Omnibus Package

The funding package includes Rep. Kelly’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, $50 Million in Community Projects, Violence Prevention Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which includes her bipartisan bill, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act,[Read More…]

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Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Violently Robbing Suburban Chicago Jewelry Store

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge Thursday sentenced two men to federal prison for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint, robbing a suburban Chicago jewelry store. TOBIAS DIGGS, 28, of Chicago, and JOSHUA MCCLELLAN, 32, of Oak Lawn, Ill., robbed Razny Jewelers in Hinsdale, Ill., on the morning of March[Read More…]

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Chicago Woman Who Cashed Her Deceased Grandmother’s Pension Checks Convicted

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a Chicago woman on fraud and tax offenses for cashing her deceased grandmother’s pension checks and preparing false tax returns. EUNICE SALLEY, also known as “Eunice Salley Dobyns,” “Oya Awanata-Bey,” and “Oya Awanata,” 37, was found guilty on all 29 counts against her,[Read More…]

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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago Wednesday indicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates. The 22-count indictment accuses Madigan[Read More…]

Bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities places of worship

FBI Continues to Investigate Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship 

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI is continuing to aggressively investigate the ongoing nationwide bomb threats targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, houses of worship, and other faith-based and academic institutions. From January 4 to February 16, a total of 57 institutions across the country were targeted. The bomb threats have been[Read More…]

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